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DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan (Reuters) – Pakistani forces backed by helicopter gunships and artillery recaptured a strategic town from Taliban militants after fierce fighting, officials said on Saturday.
Kotkai town in South Waziristan has changed hands three times since the army launched a major offensive on Taliban strongholds a week ago, highlighting the difficulty of seizing territorial advantage in the rugged mountains and valleys near Afghanistan.
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Pakistan Military Captures Taliban Leader’s Hometown — Voice of America
Pakistani troops take key Taliban town of Kotkai — The Guardian
Pakistan ‘takes key Taliban town’ — BBC
Pakistan captures Taliban chief’s hometown — AFP
Insurgents putting up a tough fight in Waziristan operation, analysts say — Washington Post
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US drones assisting Pakistan army: report – Dawn
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South Waziristan fighting blocks civilian aid – ABC News (Australia)
Pakistan army ‘punishes civilians’ — The Independent
Red Cross warns aid blocked in Pakistan conflict — Dawn
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